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G-6-PD (Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase)

Tube Type

Test ID   LAB571
EPIC Order
   GLUCOSE 6 PHOSPHATE DEHYDROGENASE
CPT Code(s)   82955
Group/Individual Test   Individual
Laboratory   Special Hematology and Hematopathology
Tube Station   30
Specimen Routine: 3 mL blood/Lavender EDTA tube
  Micro: 1.0 mL blood/2 Lavender EDTA microtainers
Stability
Room temperature: 24 hours
2-8 degrees Celsius: 7 days
Frozen: NO
Availability Routine: Test generally performed 2-3 times weekly, M-F 8:00am-5:00pm. Specimens received after 4pm M-Th will be placed on the next batch run. 
  STAT: Available upon Director's Approval. Call lab 984-974-8322 during normal business hours, M-F 8:00am-5:00pm. 
Turnaround Time Routine: 4 days
STAT: Upon Director's Approval, <24 hours
Reference Range Normal: 5.3-10.3 u/gm/dl Hgb

Reviewed by J. Carr on November 13, 2025

UNC Hospitals
McLendon Clinical Laboratories
101 Manning Drive
Chapel Hill, NC 27514